A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Loka
This page describes Loka which is located on page 249 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Loka” according to 107 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Vishnu Purana [by Horace Hayman Wilson]
The Shiva places Vishnu-loka above Brahma-loka, and Rudra-loka above that. In p. 214 the Kashi Khanda as we have, instead of those two, Vaikuntha and Kailasa, as the lofty worlds of Vishnu and Shiva; whilst the Brahma Vaivartta has above all a Go-loka, a world or heaven of cows and Krishna....
Read full contents: Chapter VII - Extent and situation of the seven spheres
The Brahmanda Purana [by G.V. Tagare]
The Upper Regions: Satya-Loka Tapo-loka Jana-Loka Mahar-Loka Svar-Loka Bhuvar-Loka II. The Middle Region: The Earth III. The Lower Regions or Nether-worlds: Atala Vitala Sutala Talatala Rasatala Mahatala Patala All these are supported by Lord Shesha, the Serpent-King. These lower regions are not dark or devoid of sunlight. They are full of light and have the affluence and comforts of the world of gods. Cf. Bh. P.V.24, VP.V.2. Va. P. 50.1-54....
Read full contents: Notes on the fourteen worlds
The Devi Bhagavata Purana [by Swami Vijnanananda]
Thou art in this world (Bhur loka) the all-enduring Prithvi (earth); Thou art the Vayu Shakti (air power) in the middle space (Bhubhar Loka); Thou art the energy (the ocean of Tejas) in the Heavens (Svar loka); Thou art the Great Siddhi in the Mahar loka; Thou art Jana in the Janar Loka; Thou art Tapasvini in the Tapar loka; Thou art Truth (True Speech) in the Satya lokam. Thou art Kamala in Vishnu loka; Gayatri in Brahma loka; and the other half of Hara as Gauri in the Rudra loka. O Devi!...
Read full contents: Chapter 5 - On the Gayatri Stotra
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